Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Darby, John C., 1812-1886. To Elisha Bartlett. Slatersville, R.I. Lexington, Ky., 19 August 1848. ALS, 5 1/2 pp.
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Mss. C D
Content
Darby discusses his negative views of Edward Doyle's efforts to assist runaway slaves in Kentucky. He states that the main source of conflict between slave and free states is political power rather than the welfare of slaves. He recommends transferring slaves from Kentucky and neighboring states to the Deep South to avoid problems following potential emancipation in Kentucky.